Introduction

The first two years of Craft, Design and Technology at Perth Grammar School introduce the pupils to a wide range of Graphic techniques, tools and processes. There are also opportunities to develop problem solving skills through engineering type challenges.Pupil are in the department for 2 periods each week, one period concentrates on Graphic based Activities and Engineering Activities, this period is based in a Graphics suite. The second period concentrates on design and manufacture, this period is workshop based.

Home study projectIn the first two terms all S1 pupils will be required to undertake a research project. The new and exciting Curriculum for Excellence needs pupils to; develop an understanding of the role and impact of technologies in changing and influencing societies and contribute to building a better world by taking responsible, ethical actions to improve their life, the lives of others and the environment .By researching how a mobile phone affects society our S1 pupils will be encouraged to think about technology and its impact.